Moroccan Grilled Chicken, South Beach Diet

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 437.2
  • Total Fat: 20.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 65.7 mg
  • Sodium: 507.7 mg
  • Total Carbs: 33.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.4 g
  • Protein: 32.0 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Moroccan Grilled Chicken, South Beach Diet calories by ingredient


Introduction

From South Beach Diet book From South Beach Diet book
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
    1 tsp dried oregano
    1/2 tsp ground allspice
    1/2 tsp ground cumin
    1/2 tsp ground cloves
    3 cloves garlic, minced
    16 oz boneless, skinless chicken breast halves

    1 box (5.8 oz) Near East Roast Garlic & Olive Oil Couscous
    (plus 2 tsp olive oil or butter for box of couscous)

    1/2 cup canned pimentos, drained
    2 Tbs lemon juice

Directions

Combine the oil, oregano, allspice, cumin, cloves, and garlic in a large bowl. Add the chicken breasts and cover with the olive oil mixture. Cook on a preheated grill pan over medium heat for about 20-30 minutes, or until juces run clear. Remove from grill pan, cover and keep warm.

Pimento Sauce: Combine the pimentos and lemon juice in a food processor. Process for 30-45 second or until sauce is smooth. Transfer to a covered container. Serve at room temperature.

Meanwhile, prepare the couscous according to package directions.

When couscous is ready, divide into 4 servings (about 2/3 cup each). Thinly slice chicken breasts and fan over the couscous (4 oz chicken per serving). Drizzle 2 tablespoons of the sauce over each chicken breast.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SCAMPIJO2010.